The state Court of Appeals has responded to a request to stay a ruling overturning last year's Republican authored lame duck laws. The Third District Court of Appeals says they'd like to hear from both Republicans and the groups filing the lawsuit challenging the lame duck laws. The court reminded Republicans that they have to file for appeal with Dane County Court, and that they want to have briefs filed by Monday. The Court also allowed Attorney General Josh Kaul a say in the case, … [Read More...]
Governor Evers, Republicans spar over lame duck laws
Republicans are asking an appellate court to issue a stay on a judge's ruling striking down last year's lame duck laws. Legislative Republican leaders want to keep laws stripping power from the Governor and Attorney General in place while appeals are being handled. That request was filed in the Third District, which is in Wausau, and the groups fighting laws say that the case should be heard in Madison, where the ruling was made. Governor Evers is asking to be heard in court before a … [Read More...]
Bitter beer battle brews in Madison courtroom between Miller and Budweiser
The fight over just what's inside a can of Miller Light is coming to a Madison courtroom. MillerCoors is filing a lawsuit against the owners of Budweiser over the ads claiming that Miller beers are made with corn syrup. Miller Brewing says the ads are misleading and make it sound like people are drinking corn syrup in their beers, when it's used as a fermenting agent in the brewing process. Anheuser-Busch says the lawsuit is baseless and that they won't be changing their advertising. … [Read More...]
Evers to pull state from Affordable Care Act lawsuit
Governor Evers is wasting no time following a judge's ruling blocking enforcement of Republican lame duck bills. Shortly after a judge issued an injunction against the Legislature over bills passed that prevented the Governor from pulling out of lawsuits without the legislature's permission, Governor Evers called on the state Department of Justice to "take whatever steps are necessary to remove Wisconsin from Texas v. United States". That's the lawsuit from a number of states who are … [Read More...]
Dane County judge blocks Republican lame duck bills limiting Governor’s powers
A Dane County judge has struck down a set of laws limiting the power of the Governor passed during the extraordinary session last year. Dane County judge Richard Niess has issued an injunction blocking enforcement of the laws that restrict the powers of the governor and the attorney general. Niess agreed with Democrats that the there was no justification to hold an extraordinary session. Those laws included measures that prevent the Governor or A G from withdrawing from lawsuits against … [Read More...]
Politics & Government
State Appeals Court in Wausau responds to request for stay in lame duck laws case
The state Court of Appeals has responded to a request to stay a ruling overturning last year’s Republican authored lame duck laws. The Third District Court of Appeals says they’d like to hear from both Republicans and the groups filing the lawsuit challenging the lame duck laws. The court reminded Republicans that they have to […]
Crime & Courts
State Appeals Court in Wausau responds to request for stay in lame duck laws case
The state Court of Appeals has responded to a request to stay a ruling overturning last year’s Republican authored lame duck laws. The Third District Court of Appeals says they’d like to hear from both Republicans and the groups filing the lawsuit challenging the lame duck laws. The court reminded Republicans that they have to […]
Titletown Report
Matthews & Cobb part company with Packers
Green Bay Packers veteran free agents Clay Matthews and Randall Cobb agreed to new deals within hours of each other on Tuesday night. Matthews agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Rams reportedly worth nearly $17 million over two years. Earlier, receiver Randall Cobb agreed to a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys […]
Sports
Marquette women advance in NCAA Tournament
The Marquette Golden Eagles came from nine points down in the final minutes to knock off Rice 58-54 in overtime in the opening round of the Women’s NCAA Tournament on Friday in College Station, Texas. Natisha Hiedeman scored 13 points and Allazia Blockton had 12 points to lead the Golden Eagles (27-7). Hiedeman secured the […]
